Litigation Legal Assistant

Integr8staff, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff in New York, NY is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support with preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing. The role requires strong litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities include formatting and managing pleadings, scheduling depositions and court dates, and coordinating travel while coordinating with attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team.
• Handle multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility.
• Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Skills

Litigation experience

Document management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Job Title – Litigation Legal Assistant

• Location – New York, NY
• Full Time, 100% On-site
• Salary Range; 85k-105k
• Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible
• Work Schedule: 10AM - 6:30 PM (Central Time).

Job Summary of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

Integr8staff is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures to support with preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team.
• Handle multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility.
• Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Requirements of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.

Additional Notes

Only Local candidateswill be considered- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.